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Granville Morse, MD

System Chair, Urgent Care

Dr. Granville Morse was raised in Lakeview, attended St. Pius X, and graduated from Christian Brothers School and Jesuit High School. He graduated from Louisiana State University in Baton Rouge, and then received his medical degree from LSU Health Sciences Center in New Orleans. Dr. Morse completed his residency in Emergency Medicine at Charity Hospital and is Board Certified in Emergency Medicine.

He served as Chief Resident and was awarded both the Albert J. Lauro award for Outstanding Resident in Emergency Medicine and the Ochsner Clinic Foundation Outstanding Performance in Emergency Medicine Award. Following his residency, Dr. Morse worked as an Emergency Medicine physician at East Jefferson General Hospital, Lakeview Regional Medical Center and Thibodaux Regional Medical Center.

In addition to his System Chair duties, he also currently serves as Deputy Coroner of Jefferson Parish. In April 2012, Dr. Morse and MHM Urgent Care partnered to bring high-quality, cost-effective Urgent Care to the Lakeview neighborhood of New Orleans. Dr. Morse is married with three children.

Posts By This Author

Fire ants
Conditions & Treatment
Apr 2, 2021

Bites from Fire Ants: What You Should Do

Bites and stings from fire ants are a definite buzz kill.
By Granville Morse, MD
Man cutting avocado on cutting board
Food & Fitness
Mar 8, 2021

‘Avocado Hand’ is Real. Here’s How to Prevent It

“Avocado hand” is an injury that results from improperly cutting the fruit. Here's how to prevent it and what to do should you fall victim to an avocado injury.
By Granville Morse, MD
Turkey coming out a fryer
Food & Fitness
Nov 23, 2021

6 Turkey Frying Safety Tips

Don’t make your Thanksgiving memorable for the wrong reasons. If you fry a turkey this holiday season, make sure you follow these six safety steps.
By Granville Morse, MD
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Parenting
Oct 8, 2020

Tips to Create a Family-Friendly Jack-O-Lantern

Make sure your little goblins have a safe, happy Halloween with these pumpkin carving safety tips.
By Granville Morse, MD
Person carving a turkey at the table
Food & Fitness
Nov 25, 2019

Let's Talk Turkey Carving Safety

Urgent cares see a spike in knife cuts during the holidays due to turkey carving accidents. To keep this holiday season safe, follow our 6 helpful carving tips.
By Granville Morse, MD
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Food & Fitness
Sep 4, 2020

How to be a Safe Grill Master

Are you itching to pull the cover off your grill and fire it up? Before you do keep these safety tips in mind.
By Granville Morse, MD
Burn Blog
Prevention & Wellness
Sep 4, 2020

How to Prevent Burns During the Holidays

Because people tend to spend more time in their kitchens this time of year, it’s not surprising that the number of kitchen-related accidents also dramatically increases. Follow these tips to help prevent burns or treat them if need be.
By Granville Morse, MD
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Prevention & Wellness
Sep 4, 2020

Four Tips for Taking Care This Summer

When the temperature creeps up to triple digits, staying healthy can require a little more work. Here are a few tips to keep in mind for a healthy summer.
By Granville Morse, MD
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Prevention & Wellness
Sep 4, 2020

Choosing Between Primary, Urgent, or Emergency Care

Match your symptoms to the services treated by urgent care, primary care or emergency room providers.
By Granville Morse, MD
Mardi Gras Mask and Beads
Health Trends
Sep 4, 2020

Mardi Gras Survival Guide

Whether you’re a local or this is your first time visiting New Orleans for Carnival, this handy guide will help you enjoy Mardi Gras like a pro.
By Granville Morse, MD
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